Executive Recruiter

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Flexible time off and paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A premier staffing firm in San Francisco seeks an experienced recruiter/business development professional focused on the Bay Area market. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of recruiting experience and a robust local network. Responsibilities include driving business development, managing the full recruitment cycle, and collaborating with hiring managers. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, flexible remote work options, and a strong people-first culture. Be part of a team that values relationships and results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting or business development experience, ideally in the Bay Area.
• Established network of Bay Area accounting and finance professionals.
• Strong understanding of local hiring dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development by cultivating client relationships.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting from sourcing to placement.
• Collaborate closely with teammates and leadership.

Skills

Networking

Recruiting experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from DeWinter Group

Talent Acquisition for DeWinter | Onboarding Expert | Passionate Mom | Championing Employee Experiences

About Us

At DeWinter, we’re guided by integrity, relationships, and results, all while enjoying the journey. For over two decades, we’ve proudly served Silicon Valley and San Francisco, and have now expanded into Boston and Southern California, establishing ourselves as a premier accounting and finance search firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve built lasting partnerships with the region’s most innovative companies and talented professionals, guided by our values of trust, equity, and belonging.

Recognized by the Silicon Valley Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area in 2025, DeWinter is home to a collaborative, high-energy team that celebrates success and supports one another’s growth. As our business continues to expand, DeWinter Associates, our direct-hire division, is looking for an experienced recruiter and business development professional with deep roots in the Bay Area market to help us continue building our local presence.

About You

You’re a connector at heart, someone who thrives on building trusted relationships and matching exceptional talent with outstanding companies. You have hands‑on recruiting experience in the Bay Area and understand the local ecosystem: how hiring decisions are made, where top talent comes from, and what it takes to deliver results in one of the most competitive markets in the country. Whether your background is in accounting, finance, or recruiting, you’ve developed a network of Bay Area professionals and are eager to leverage those connections to grow your business. You take pride in doing things the right way, with transparency, hustle, and heart.

What You’ll Do

• Drive new business development by identifying, pursuing, and cultivating client relationships across the Bay Area.
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver top‑tier accounting and finance talent (Senior Accountant through VP level).
• Manage full‑cycle recruiting, from sourcing and interviewing to offer negotiation and placement.
• Leverage your local network and build new connections through LinkedIn, our ATS, events, and referrals.
• Collaborate closely with teammates and leadership to share market insights, celebrate wins, and continuously improve.
• Exceed monthly and quarterly goals, focusing on long‑term partnerships and high‑quality results.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s highly preferred; Accounting, Finance, or Business major preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of recruiting or business development experience, ideally within the Bay Area market.
• Established network of Bay Area accounting and finance professionals and strong understanding of local hiring dynamics.
• Proven success building lasting relationships and exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy, self‑motivation, and a sense of humor; we value both hustle and heart.

Why DeWinter

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission, with one of the most aggressive plans in the industry.
• Flexibility to work remotely while maintaining strong local connections across the Bay Area.
• Collaborative, people‑first culture built on trust, transparency, and teamwork.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)).
• Proudly recognized by the Silicon Valley Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.

If you’re ready to leverage your Bay Area network, make a real impact, and grow with a firm that values both relationships and results, DeWinter is the place for you. Apply today and discover why The DeWinter Group continues to be one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.

DeWinter is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We post pay scales that reflect our clients’ pay ranges. DeWinter and our clients reserve the right to modify the role’s requirements, which may impact the posted pay ranges.